Green Romesco and Couscous Salad with Roasted Zucchini

Name: Green Romesco and Couscous Salad with Roasted Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large green bell pepper; 1 small jalapeño or Serrano pepper (seeds removed); 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Juice from one lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons); 1/2 cup roasted almonds (preferably unsalted); 1 cup fresh cilantro; 3 large zucchini; 1 large red onion; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 cup fresh mint; 1 15- ounce can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Juice from 1/2 of a lemon

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

I love a good romesco, and while a green romesco is a big variation from the original, the same bright, fresh taste comes through. The flavorful romesco is the base of this salad, with a white bean and couscous salad making up the rest of it. I add roasted zucchini and red onion, but really any roasted vegetables you love would be wonderful in this easy meal. Serve it with a roasted protein for a heartier meal, or as a bean salad for a lighter version of meal prep.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:28:36 GMT